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Brigada 2002

Status
Ended
First Aired
September 23, 2002
Last Aired
October 16, 2002
Format
1 season · 15 eps
Total Runtime
~13 hours (52 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S1E5 "Episode 5" (★ 8/10)
Network
Russia-1
★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 110 votes Action & AdventureDramaCrime 1 seasons · 15 eps Ended
Community & Your Rating
★ 7.6/10
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What is Brigada?

"Brigada" is a television series that premiered in 2002. The show revolves around the lives of four childhood friends who form a business together.

Type
TV series
Year
2002
Status
Ended
Episodes
15
Runtime
52 minutes
First aired
Sep 23, 2002
Last aired
Oct 16, 2002
Original language
RU
Origin
RU
Networks
Russia-1
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime
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★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 110 votes
Format
1 season · 15 episodes
Episode runtime
~52 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
Russia-1
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Overview

"Brigada" is a television series that premiered in 2002. The show revolves around the lives of four childhood friends who form a business together. As their business venture progresses, they become entangled in the Moscow underworld. The series explores the consequences of their involvement in this powerful gang.

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Should you watch it?

“Four friends' venture spirals into Moscow’s deadliest gang.”

Reasons to watch
  • Compelling rise from friendship to crime empire
  • Strong ensemble performances
  • Intense underworld atmosphere
Keep in mind
  • Violent and mature themes restrict younger viewers

Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime dramas about loyalty and power.

The series features graphic violence and adult themes, making it suitable for mature audiences only.

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What is the premise of Brigada?

It follows four childhood friends who start a business and become central to a powerful Moscow gang after an unplanned murder.

How many episodes does the series have?

The miniseries consists of 15 episodes.

When was Brigada first released?

It debuted in 2002.

What genres describe Brigada?

It is classified as action‑adventure, drama, and crime.

Was Brigada popular?

It became very popular in Russia and other ex‑Soviet countries.

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